Citric Acid Free Kiwi Lime Lemonade
This vibrant, fruit-forward drink is everything a summer refresher should be — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. The base is built from freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice blended with ripe kiwi purée, so every glass is packed with real, whole-fruit flavor rather than anything artificial or processed. A quick maple syrup simple syrup ties it all together with a gentle, natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the citrus. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, the challenge with lemonade-style drinks is usually the additives hiding in store-bought mixes and flavored syrups — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Blending and straining the kiwi creates a silky, jewel-green base that looks stunning in the glass, and the finish of chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescence without any mystery ingredients. It comes together in just a few simple steps and can be made ahead and refrigerated until you're ready to serve. Dress it up with a kiwi slice or lime wheel and it's honestly impressive enough for a dinner party, but easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For the kiwi base
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2–3 limes)
- 1 cup cold water
To finish
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- ice, for serving
- kiwi slices or lime wheels, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10–15 minutes until no longer steaming.
- 2
Add the chopped kiwi to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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